Disabled Persons (Departmental Staff)

Mr. Cyril Smith
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many handicapped persons are employed in the Department of Health and Social Security in a clerical, manual and administrative capacity, respectively.

Mr. Alfred Morris
The total number of registered disabled persons employed  by the Department on 1st October 1974 was 1,962. No records are kept of other handicapped persons who may be employed.